That is the best Government, which best provides for war.
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A general presumption that Icings will govern well, is not a sufficient security to the People... those who subjected themselves to the will of a man were governed by a beast.Algernon Sydney
This submission is a restraint of liberty, but could be of no effect as to the good intended, unless it were general; nor general, unless it were natural.
Algernon Sydney
God leaves to Man the choice of Forms in Government; and those who constitute one Form, may abrogate it.
Algernon Sydney
Everyone sees they cannot well live asunder, nor many together, without some rule to which all must submit.
Algernon Sydney
Many things are unknown to the wisest, and the best men can never wholly divest themselves of passions and affections... nothing can or ought to be permanent but that which is perfect.
Algernon Sydney
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